Inspiring Transformation - Psychology Festival of Learning
Inspiring Transformation is the theme for the annual Psychology Festival of Learning, which will be hosted by SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) at their Johannesburg campus on 19-20 May and at their Cape Town campus on 26-27 September.
SACAP is mobilised by a vision of an empowered, caring society of integrated individuals and believes that in order to address the harsh realities that exist within South Africa we need to train an inspired workforce of counsellors, psychologists, coaches and leaders. Inspiring Transformation is about all the success stories and ideas that have inspired and are still inspiring transformation in our communities, families and workplaces.
“A process of defined and radical change is how some define ‘transformation’. Through the Festival of Learning we don’t just want to share stories about transformation, we want to inspire South Africans to identify where transformation and change is needed and to be part of the transformation process”, says Lance Katz, SACAP’s CEO.
With over 50 guest speakers the festival offers a wide range of one-hour talks. Talk topics for the Cape Town event include: “The Art of Courage” (Simon Ekin); “End the 4 Wars – a self-coached journey to peace” (Glenn Douglas-Haig); “The importance and power of storytelling in poetry” (Amy Kaye); “Art psychotherapy in the South African context – one brushstroke at a time” (Angela Rackstraw). In Johannesburg the programme features: “Money does not make the world go round. Relationships do” (Paula Quinsee); “Lessons from a boxing gym in Hillbrow” (Luke Lamprecht); “Dislocation Theory – A successor to the official view of addiction”; and “Transformation through embodying resilience” (Wendy Ward).
After successfully introducing a short talk programme in 2015, the festival will once again open with a short talk evening programme in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. The evenings will each feature eight short talks including topics such as “Addiction Recovery – a golden opportunity for transformation” (John Smith); “Transformation of higher education through social entrepreneurship” (Lance Katz); “Transforming Divorce” (Nadia Thonnard); and “The role of positive psychology: building resilience and promoting change” (Marlo Martin).
Johannesburg Programme
Thursday, 19 May: Short Talk Programme (evening) - R200
Friday, 20 May: Full-Day Programme - R200
Student tickets for both events are R80
Cape Town Programme
Thursday, 26 May: Short Talk Programme (evening) - R200
Friday, 27 May: Full-Day Programme - R200
Student tickets for both events are R80
Tickets for the Psychology Festival of Learning as well as the programme with speakers details and topics are available on the website: www.psychologyfestival.co.za
About SACAP
SACAP is a leading accredited independent provider of education in Applied Psychology and offers learner a range of accredited postgraduate, degree, diploma and certificate programmes in Psychology, Counselling and Coaching.
SACAP is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a private higher education institution. All of SACAP’s qualifications are accredited by the Council on Higher Education and registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
SACAP’s Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) professional degree is registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
SACAP is mobilised by a vision of an empowered, caring society of integrated individuals in healthy relationships with self, family and community. Through sustainable educational programme development, SACAP’s mission is to create opportunities for its students to develop to their full potential, boosting production, improving quality of life, realising a process of empowerment which gives students greater control of their lives, increasing their ability to activate resources at a broader community level that effect change and ensuring transformation of society.
SACAP believes that in order to address the harsh realities that exist within South Africa and to unlock the enormous untapped potential of our country, we need to train an inspired, knowledgeable, skilled and ethical workforce.
SACAP’s training is praxis-orientated and SACAP esteems the use of expert educators to infuse students with knowledge, skills, vision and a passion for transformation.
